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Ramblers partner HX Expeditions is one of the world’s most experienced polar operators. 

 

Their Antarctica itineraries – especially those that venture beyond the standard route – aim to bring you to remote areas where these vast, pristine landscapes offer pure wilderness. 

HX Expeditions have teamed up with the Ramblers to offer an additional 5% discount on cruises.

Plus, HX Expeditions will donate 10% of every booking to the Ramblers, so more people can enjoy the benefits of walking in nature. 

Call 0203 733 0203 to book, quoting “HX-UK-Ramblers."

Here are six of the best experiences that will take your breath away.

 

1. Experience the world’s last true wilderness  

Antarctica is the most untouched place on the planet – with no permanent residents, no towns or cities, and minimal human impact. 

Travelling there is like nothing you’ve experienced before, and you’ll enjoy a silence like nothing you’ve ever heard.  

 

2. Spot extraordinary wildlife  

Despite its harsh climate, Antarctica is teeming with life that thrives in the continent’s extremes. 

From curious penguins waddling along the shoreline to majestic whales surfacing beside your ship or zodiac, wildlife encounters here are intimate and unforgettable. 

 

3. See surreal ice and epic landscapes  

Antarctica’s landscapes have been shaped only by wind, ice and time, offering a rare sense of purity and scale. 

The scenery here is unlike anywhere else – an ever-changing gallery of jagged mountains, sprawling ice sheets, and icebergs carved into impossible shapes. 

Shades of blue you didn’t know existed glow from within towering ice formations, and entire bays may be filled with drifting floes that creak and crack as they move.  

 

4. Set foot on the Seventh Continent 

When you’ve arrived in Antarctica, expedition landings take you ashore by zodiac, allowing you to hike over snowfields, walk among penguin colonies, and even camp overnight on the continent.

 

5. Become a Citizen Scientist 

Antarctica is central to understanding our planet. When travelling with HX Expeditions, you’ll get a rare glimpse into global scientific efforts. 

You’ll be joined on board by guest scientists, working on  research projects in the region, along with your Expedition Team made up of experts in several fields. 

You will also be invited to participate in Citizen Science projects to make your own meaningful contribution to furthering our understanding of the natural world.  

 

6. Kayak through the ice  

HX Expeditions has recently expanded their kayaking and camping programme, giving more travellers the chance to get even closer to nature – paddling past glaciers, camping under the stars, and experiencing the continent in a more immersive way. 

 

HX Expeditions are leaders in expedition cruising. 

Whether spotting polar bears in the Arctic, watching marine iguanas bask on the Galápagos Islands, or getting up close to Antarctica's penguins. 

The Ramblers have teamed up with HX Expeditions to offer an additional 5% discount on cruises, and they will donate 10% of every booking to the Ramblers, so more people can enjoy the benefits of walking in nature. 

Call 0203 733 0203 to book.